What Employers Need to Know About Remote Work and Immigration
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What Employers Need to Know About Remote Work and Immigration
Read more: What Employers Need to Know About Remote Work and ImmigrationRemote work helps teams move faster, but it can also create remote work immigration compliance issues for employers. Naya Immigration helps companies expand their U.S. workforce with efficient, accurate filings designed to…
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What Happens if You Fail the Naturalization Interview or Civics Test?
Read more: What Happens if You Fail the Naturalization Interview or Civics Test?Stressed about the civics test, English test, or full naturalization test on your N-400 application interview day? You are not alone, and there is a clear path forward even if the first…
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Beyond H-1B Visas: Alternative Visa Options to Consider for Skilled Professionals
Read more: Beyond H-1B Visas: Alternative Visa Options to Consider for Skilled ProfessionalsH-1B visas were often the preferred pathway for many companies seeking to add skilled professionals to their workforce. However, these visas and their application process have drawbacks, including a cap on the…
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DHS Eliminates “Duration of Status” for F-1 Students: What Employers Need to Know
Read more: DHS Eliminates “Duration of Status” for F-1 Students: What Employers Need to KnowThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a major change affecting F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and certain other nonimmigrants. Beginning September 15, 2026, many individuals in these classifications will no…
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How Past Arrests Can Affect Your Naturalization Application
Read more: How Past Arrests Can Affect Your Naturalization ApplicationCriminal Record and U.S. Citizenship: Why Past Arrests Matter Many lawful permanent residents worry that a past arrest will automatically prevent them from becoming U.S. citizens. In most cases, that is not…
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Steps to Applying for a Marriage Green Card From Outside the U.S.
Read more: Steps to Applying for a Marriage Green Card From Outside the U.S.If your spouse lives outside the United States, consular processing allows them to apply for a marriage-based immigrant visa before entering the country. Although the process involves multiple government agencies and extensive…
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USCIS Update on Adjustment of Status
Read more: USCIS Update on Adjustment of StatusYou may have seen reports about a new USCIS policy memo issued on May 21, 2026, regarding Adjustment of Status (green card applications filed in the U.S.). We want to briefly explain…
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Here’s What Happens When You Apply for a Marriage Green Card From Outside the U.S.
Read more: Here’s What Happens When You Apply for a Marriage Green Card From Outside the U.S.If your spouse is living outside the United States, the process of getting a marriage-based green card is called consular processing. This is one of the most common pathways for family immigration…
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Key Changes in H-1B Visa Policies: What Employers and Workers Should Know
Read more: Key Changes in H-1B Visa Policies: What Employers and Workers Should KnowThe H-1B visa is one of the most common pathways for businesses to acquire foreign workers in specialty occupations. However, since 2025, this employment immigration program has undergone profound changes. These alterations…
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Is It Worth Filing for a Sibling Green Card? A Hard Look at the F4 Green Card Backlog
Read more: Is It Worth Filing for a Sibling Green Card? A Hard Look at the F4 Green Card BacklogFor many U.S. citizens, sponsoring a brother or sister for a green card is deeply personal. Family unity matters, but the F4 sibling category comes with long wait times that can stretch…
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Preparing for USCIS Administrative Site Visits: What Employers Need to Know
Read more: Preparing for USCIS Administrative Site Visits: What Employers Need to KnowUnannounced visits from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be unsettling, but with proper preparation, employers can respond with confidence. Through its Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Directorate, USCIS conducts…
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What Can Delay a Marriage-Based Green Card and How to Avoid It
Read more: What Can Delay a Marriage-Based Green Card and How to Avoid ItBuilding a life together in the U.S. is exciting, and the green card process feels like the gate you need to pass. The system can move smoothly, though small mistakes or mismatched…
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Traveling with a Green Card? Know Your Rights if Detained at a U.S. Port of Entry
Read more: Traveling with a Green Card? Know Your Rights if Detained at a U.S. Port of EntryYou’re a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) of the United States. This is your home. You wait in the line for “U.S. Citizens and Residents,” present your Green Card, and expect to be…
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H1B Visa to Green Card: A Comprehensive Guide for Naya Immigration Clients
Read more: H1B Visa to Green Card: A Comprehensive Guide for Naya Immigration ClientsThinking about staying in the U.S. long term after starting on H-1B? You are not alone, and the path from temporary work to permanent residence is absolutely doable with the proper steps.…
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How Employers Can Prepare for an HSI Worksite Enforcement Action
Read more: How Employers Can Prepare for an HSI Worksite Enforcement ActionWhen Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrives at your workplace, it can be a stressful and high-stakes event — even for employers who have followed the law and maintained careful records. HSI is…
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The Marriage-Based Green Card Process: What Every Couple Needs to Know Before Filing
Read more: The Marriage-Based Green Card Process: What Every Couple Needs to Know Before FilingMarriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is one of the most reliable paths to live and work in the United States, reflecting a bona fide marriage. The process is…
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Mistakes That Can Get Your I-751 Petition Denied
Read more: Mistakes That Can Get Your I-751 Petition DeniedThe I-751 petition is a critical step for conditional permanent residents who want to become permanent residents. Even small mistakes, such as missing documents, unclear timelines, or incomplete evidence, can lead to…
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Business Green Card Denials: Common Reasons and How to Avoid Them
Read more: Business Green Card Denials: Common Reasons and How to Avoid ThemThe employment-based green card process offers real opportunities, but it also carries risks, especially if one is dependent on government benefits. Even highly qualified applicants and well-intentioned employers can face unexpected denials…
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What Is the Difference Between Naturalization and Citizenship?
Read more: What Is the Difference Between Naturalization and Citizenship?United States citizenship is the status with the greatest rights and protections. For the most part, the differences in treatment of citizens are minimal. However, naturalized citizens go through a much more…
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Mistakes Employers Make When it Comes to H1B Visas
Read more: Mistakes Employers Make When it Comes to H1B VisasAt Naya Law Group, PC, we recognize how crucial the H1B visa program is for U.S. businesses that need highly skilled workers. From tech startups to large healthcare organizations, employers across industries…
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Best Practices for a Successful H1B Application Process
Read more: Best Practices for a Successful H1B Application ProcessWhether you’re a sponsoring employer or a prospective H1B worker, our business immigration attorneys at Naya Immigration are going to walk you through exactly what you need to do to give your petition the…
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for an H1B Visa
Read more: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for an H1B VisaAs trusted immigration attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have helped countless clients bring their immigration goals to fruition. If you’ve hit a roadblock in the H-1B visa application process,…
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Exploring Business Green Card Categories
Read more: Exploring Business Green Card CategoriesIf you’re dreaming of working and living in the United States, your dream may not be as distant as you might think. And business immigration may be your ticket to building a…
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USCIS Updates NIW EB-2 Policy-January 2025
Read more: USCIS Updates NIW EB-2 Policy-January 2025Overview: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy for Employment-Based National Interest Waivers (NIWs), which fall under the EB-2 visa category. These changes, effective January 15, 2025, clarify the…
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Common Challenges with TN Visas and How to Overcome Them Effectively
Read more: Common Challenges with TN Visas and How to Overcome Them EffectivelyWhether you are a Canadian professional looking to work in the U.S. or an employer eager to hire cross-border talent, the TN visa offers a fast and reliable work option. At Naya…
